All glass, C30 (single) drums, rear leaf packs in Twin Cities MN area.

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

tpripps

Full Access Member
Joined
Aug 23, 2021
Posts
64
Reaction score
52
Location
Scandia, MN
First Name
Tyler
Truck Year
1978
Truck Model
C30
Engine Size
454
I'm working on getting my square body back on the road after sitting for nearly 30 years. I'm looking to get it drivable for as cheap as possible, then I can figure out what it REALLY needs and focus on fixing that. I don't want to buy thousands of dollars of new parts only to find out that something is critically wrong with it. Fail fast, fail cheap!

I need all glass except the drivers door and passenger's vent. I need both rear drums (probably) but I could probably get by with just one for a little bit. Lastly, I need rear spring packs. I think they're considered 8-1 packs. They're not terribly expensive to buy new, but they are expensive to ship. Let me know what you've got.

Thanks!
 

scrap--metal

Full Access Member
Joined
Sep 15, 2021
Posts
691
Reaction score
1,314
Location
MN
First Name
Calvin
Truck Year
'85, '81
Truck Model
K10, K20
Engine Size
305, 350
@tpripps I might be able to help you out...

Are you looking for a slider, or a solid rear window?

I might have passenger door glass and/or some vent windows too. I'd have to check the attic. Do you just need the driver's vent window, or do you need the handle/lock mechanism too? I think I recall having some windows without handles/locks, but I haven't seen them lately.

I also know a guy across town who just pulled a good windshield from a square plow truck he scrapped last weekend (badly rotten frame). I'm sure he would be willing to sell it. What's your budget? I get the "cheap!", but there needs to be a little motivation. I'm sure he'll sell it "cheap", but I don't want to make the call without a number in mind.

Unfortunately, I do not have any spare 1 ton parts (drums/springs). I'm in Bloomington.
 

tpripps

Full Access Member
Joined
Aug 23, 2021
Posts
64
Reaction score
52
Location
Scandia, MN
First Name
Tyler
Truck Year
1978
Truck Model
C30
Engine Size
454
@tpripps I might be able to help you out...

Are you looking for a slider, or a solid rear window?

I might have passenger door glass and/or some vent windows too. I'd have to check the attic. Do you just need the driver's vent window, or do you need the handle/lock mechanism too? I think I recall having some windows without handles/locks, but I haven't seen them lately.

I also know a guy across town who just pulled a good windshield from a square plow truck he scrapped last weekend (badly rotten frame). I'm sure he would be willing to sell it. What's your budget? I get the "cheap!", but there needs to be a little motivation. I'm sure he'll sell it "cheap", but I don't want to make the call without a number in mind.

Unfortunately, I do not have any spare 1 ton parts (drums/springs). I'm in Bloomington.
Sorry, I didn't see that I had gotten a reply.

I'm ideally looking for a slider rear window, that's what it had before. I just need the drivers vent glass, the frame is still there and the handles are easy to come by. I have the Driver's door glass but I need the passenger side still. The windshield needs to be the kind with the antenna built in. I see they're available on Car-part.com for $50 - $100 ($100 listed as new) locally. I'd pay $100 if I didn't have to remove it myself and didn't have to drive too far. I'm up in the far northeast metro.
 

scrap--metal

Full Access Member
Joined
Sep 15, 2021
Posts
691
Reaction score
1,314
Location
MN
First Name
Calvin
Truck Year
'85, '81
Truck Model
K10, K20
Engine Size
305, 350
I have solid rear glass I'd give you for free, but I think I might have a spare slider I'd sell. I'll check my attic when I squirrel away some parts later this week or over the weekend. I just want to wait until my wife's not watching. It's easier to avoid the part related questions than answer them.

I believe my friend's windshield has the antenna. I will ask him to be sure. I know it was in good shape and I don't think there were any rock chips either.

I'll check for passenger door glass and driver's vent glass when I make it up in the attic. It's HOT right now. Not sure I want to get in that sauna just yet.
 

AyWoSch Motors

The Parts Guy
Joined
Nov 6, 2020
Posts
4,690
Reaction score
13,692
Location
New Mexico
First Name
Ayden
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K1500 Sierra
Engine Size
350ci V8
I got a ton of vent windows, I got a drivers vent glass.
I might be able to get a passenger side, door glass from the junkyard, but I have no idea how to ship it safely.
 

SDJunkMan

Full Access Member
Joined
Nov 17, 2017
Posts
1,809
Reaction score
2,656
Location
Black Hills of South Dakota
First Name
Jeff
Truck Year
1978
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
I probably have the door glass and vent window, will try to check tomorrow. I fly in to MSP quite often if we could meet at the airport. (Actually going through there Saturday, but don't have much of a layover)
 

scrap--metal

Full Access Member
Joined
Sep 15, 2021
Posts
691
Reaction score
1,314
Location
MN
First Name
Calvin
Truck Year
'85, '81
Truck Model
K10, K20
Engine Size
305, 350
I'm ideally looking for a slider rear window, that's what it had before. I just need the drivers vent glass, the frame is still there and the handles are easy to come by. I have the Driver's door glass but I need the passenger side still. The windshield needs to be the kind with the antenna built in.
I got a spare slider rear window for you. It's an aftermarket unit. The frame sits out behind the cab a bit, which is a little different than factory. I tried to show this in the second picture. It's complete with a latch inside.

I now remember pulling this one from a blue square at the junk yard. The tint and stickers aren't mine, I swear, although I do kind of like the "Life is too short to drive anything else" sticker.

You must be registered for see images attach


You must be registered for see images attach
 
Last edited:

scrap--metal

Full Access Member
Joined
Sep 15, 2021
Posts
691
Reaction score
1,314
Location
MN
First Name
Calvin
Truck Year
'85, '81
Truck Model
K10, K20
Engine Size
305, 350
@tpripps I also have the driver side vent glass (in an old frame), and the passenger side door glass that your looking for. I have not talked to my buddy yet about his windshield, but I plan to this weekend.

I'm thinking $120 for all four pieces that you need. Let me know if you want to see pictures of the vent window or the door glass.
 

scrap--metal

Full Access Member
Joined
Sep 15, 2021
Posts
691
Reaction score
1,314
Location
MN
First Name
Calvin
Truck Year
'85, '81
Truck Model
K10, K20
Engine Size
305, 350
@tpripps these are the chips (three total) in the windshield that I have... Just trying to be transparent ;)

You must be registered for see images attach


You must be registered for see images attach


You must be registered for see images attach
 

Royal Sierra 454

Full Access Member
Joined
Feb 3, 2022
Posts
268
Reaction score
654
Location
Goodyear, AZ.
First Name
Scott
Truck Year
1976
Truck Model
15 GMC Royal Sierra
Engine Size
454
I have a set new in the box, AC Delco rear drums, shoes and wheel cylinders. Other new and used parts. Send me a message if interested.
Scott In Goodyear
 

Forum statistics

Threads
44,185
Posts
951,087
Members
36,309
Latest member
k-5Ed
Top